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Fauntroy Family History

Fauntroy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fantroy, Fauntleroy, Taunton, Santry, Autry, Fausto, Laundry

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Where is the Fauntroy family from?

You can see how Fauntroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauntroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fauntroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Fauntroy families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fauntroy's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Fauntroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fauntroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fauntroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fauntroy. 100% of Fauntroy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fauntroy women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fauntroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Fauntroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauntroy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Fauntroy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Fauntroy. For the veterans among your Fauntroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauntroy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fauntroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fauntroy in 1968 was 66, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fauntroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fauntroy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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